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A place of healing: How Everett’s Recovery Café is helping transform lives

Lynnwood, WALocal News

For over a decade, the Everett Recovery Café has been dedicated to supporting the city's most vulnerable residents, offering a safe and nurturing environment for individuals recovering from homelessness, addiction, and mental health issues. The café's core mission emphasizes connection, accountability, and compassion, creating a sense of belonging for those it serves. Programs such as Recovery Circles and Recovery Coaching empower members by equipping them with essential skills and support for long-term recovery. The café's values of acceptance, safety, and radical hospitality are crucial in helping individuals rebuild their lives. Funded largely through private donations, the café showcases the community's commitment to fostering healing and transformation.

The café invites interested individuals to participate in Coffee Hour Tours, which provide insights into its programs and their positive community impact. This initiative educates visitors about the café’s mission and encourages further community involvement and support, standing as a testament to the power of compassion and community connection in transforming lives.

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